Event & HR Operations Specialist

at  Brigham Young University

WHY WORK AT BYU?

As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. At BYU, we are devoted to our faith and to our students. We take an active role in the university’s mission: “To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.
Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth all situated within a beautiful and historic campus make it hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work.

EVENT & HR OPERATIONS SPECIALIST, SCHOOL OF FAMILY LIFE

Are you a master of multitasking, an event enthusiast, and an HR aficionado? We are seeking a dynamic Event and HR Operations Specialist to join our team. If you thrive on orchestrating seamless events, managing student hiring needs, and keeping the gears of an academic department turning smoothly, this role is tailor-made for you! In the School of Family Life, we are committed to enhancing the quality of life of individuals and families through teaching and research focused on human development, temporal well-being in the home, and marriage and family relationships. We want you to help us with our mission and would love to talk with you further about your passion for creating memorable events and supporting HR functions within an academic setting. Apply today!

WHAT YOU’LL DO IN THIS POSITION:

• Organize all events for the School of Family Life (SFL), including annual gatherings, banquets, faculty meetings, and department retreats.
• Coordinate event promotion and advertisement and arrange travel for University guests
• Handle core HR transactions and services for both graduate and undergraduate student teaching and research assistants, including coordinating hires, job changes, and time tracking
• Respond to common HR inquiries from student employees and prospective hires regarding policies and procedures, system navigation, and status of business processes
• Provide information to the university’s Experiential Learning Management System (ELMS) on behalf of graduate and undergraduate TAs and RAs
• Purchase office supplies for SFL building areas
• Collaborate with SFL staff and assist with website and bulletin board updates
• Perform other office duties as assigned